5 Steps To Avoid Bonus Abuse
Avoiding bonus abuse is as simple as sticking to the rules. Yet to stick to the rules, you have to be aware of them.
If you read our next 5 rules, you will be fine:
#1. Make Valid Wagers
Casinos do not want you to claim a bonus and go “all in” in a reckless but sometimes successful attempt at winning real cash.
To discourage this (and to make it more difficult to fulfill the wagering requirements), they implement a maximum bet size.
Going over the maximum bet size it will seem like you are trying to get around the wagering requirements and cash out your winnings quickly.
This is a clear sign of abuse and may lead to your account being shut down.
Our advice is to read the terms and conditions and find out what the maximum bet size is before you make a bet.
#2. Register Your Actual Details
If you don’t use your real information, the casino might think you have made more than one account.
So, when you register with a casino, it is very important to make sure that the information you give is correct.
Please be aware that casinos may ask for more proof of your identity when you try to cash out.
If you don’t verify your ID, you might not be able to cash out your bonus winnings and your account might be locked until further proof is given.
#3. Don’t Make Multiple Accounts
You can’t have more than one account, nor more than one account per household.
If you’re making multiple accounts, you might be trying to claim multiple bonuses. And even if you’re not, it’s considered suspicious activity.
Casinos will record your IP address to ensure you don’t try to make multiple accounts, but because of this, you have to avoid using public wifi or signing up to the same casino as a family member.
#4. Avoid Trying To Claim More Than One Welcome Bonus
Only one welcome bonus is given to each player. It is a breach of the T&Cs to try to get more than one sign-up offer.
This is a pretty easy rule to avoid. If you want more than one welcome bonus, just claim it at a different online casino.
#5: Have Fun
At first, this may seem like a trivial rule. But when casinos look for fraud, they are actually looking for patterns of abuse.
If you are innocently enjoying your bonus, you are less likely to look suspicious, and this is the event you’re trying to avoid.
Claiming a bonus you’re actually going to enjoy means that you are more likely to play the eligible games and less likely to go “all in” with your bonus. So it makes sense to claim a welcome bonus you actually want to use.
Expert Tip: Scrutinize The T&Cs
Even though it may not count as “bonus abuse,” breaching the T&Cs can have a similar result to abusing a bonus.
Even breaching the T&Cs by accident can lead to your bonus being confiscated.
Important T&Cs to understand include:
- Wagering Requirements – You have to stake a certain amount using your bonus before it can be withdrawn.
- Expiration Dates – After a period of time your bonus will expire.
- Withdrawal Limits – You can only withdraw a portion of your winnings using a no deposit bonus.
It’s vital you are aware of these rules and you comply with them throughout your time using a casino bonus.